What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Croydon?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Croydon is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Croydon?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £15 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at East Croydon. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Luton to Croydon?

The distance between Luton and Croydon is 43 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Croydon without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £15 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Croydon?

The train from Luton to East Croydon takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Luton to Croydon train from?

Luton to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Croydon?

The best way to get from Luton to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Luton to Croydon train arrive?

Luton to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Croydon is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Luton to Croydon.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Croydon?

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 18786+ hotels available in Croydon.

Luton to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Croydon by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to East CroydonBedford - Brighton / ...
1h 5m
£15–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2h 7m
£9–13
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Croydon43.8 mi
1h 9m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Croydon43.8 mi
1h 9m
£230–290

Luton to Croydon by train

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to East Croydon every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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